TWO CHIP-CARVED BUTTER PRINTS , PENNSYLVANIA, 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1252

PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLK ART FROM THE KOLAR COLLECTION

New York

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17 January 2003

Browse Sale

Lot 647

TWO CHIP-CARVED BUTTER PRINTS

PENNSYLVANIA, 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 598

Estimate

USD 500 - USD 800

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TWO CHIP-CARVED BUTTER PRINTS
Pennsylvania, 19th century
The first circular, the second rectangular, both carved with a spread-winged eagle on a branch
4 5/8in. diameter, the first; 3½x5½in., the second (2)
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